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Finding the Third Proportional to 266.75 and 622.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 266.75 and 622.88 is: 1,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 622.88 = 622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/622.88 = 622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 622.88 × 622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 387,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,973.27/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.45

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